Sth 13 over Fish Creek
PoorBayfield County, Wisconsin · 6.7M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. B04009700000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 13 over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 13 over Fish Creek in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 13 over Fish Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 13 over Fish Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 13 over Fish Creek carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sth 13 over Fish Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 13 over Fish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.